Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality

The Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality promotes renewal and growth of the spiritual life drawing on the richness of the Carmelite tradition

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Silence Edition | The Beacon Journal, Summer 2026, Issue 7 — Silence - https://t.co/2ykh8Fm3gC

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Reclaiming Silence in a Noisy Age | The Beacon Journal, Summer 2026, Issue 7 — Silence - https://t.co/lRF1MnUK7I

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Most Holy Trinity: "O my God, Trinity whom I adore, let me entirely forget myself that I may abide in you, still and peaceful as if my soul were already in eternity; let nothing disturb my peace nor separate me from you" - St Elizabeth of the Trinity #holytrinitysunday

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Max: "I think I just learnt to be understanding. Selfish is one of the worst things you can be. Cutting Adam's hair was one of the most rewarding things for me" ❤️#TradingPlaces

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We certainly did - even a little boogie at the end!

[rattycastle @rattycastle]

@oxcacs What fun you all had ✔️

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We'd been practicing that cha cha slide for a while... How did we do? #TradingPlaces

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Alan: "That night was epic". It was for us too boys - good game #TradingPlaces

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Fr Shiju saying he has never gone bowling before 😅 #TradingPlaces

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The Holy Goats - good name lads #TradingPlaces

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They really are lovely lads. We're glad to have been able to welcome them into our home and see them grow during their time with us

[Disorderly 🏳️‍🌈 @Cafolic]

This #TradingPlaces documentary on C5 is lovely - 3 laddish but likeable lads spending a week at Oxford Carmelite Friary and being deeply affected by their experiences. Thanks be to God!

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Luke: "Being in this priory, is knowing that giving back to others is so so important. I've not felt a feeling like that before" #TradingPlaces

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Max, what a generous and entrepreneurial lad offering to cut Adam's hair #TradingPlaces

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Fr Liam: "When you're hospitable to others, you are hospitable to yourself. The good comes back to you. You are transformed from within. And that's what's happening to these men. It's such a joy to watch" #TradingPlaces

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Oh Luke, you dropped your glove in the food. Adding a bit of extra flavour there 🤣 #TradingPlaces

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Yvonne running a tight ship there in Gary's absence. We're sure the boys will step up #TradingPlaces

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Fr Liam: "For your families at home, I pray for healing, peace, restoration and strength" #TradingPlaces

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Thank you! We learnt a lot from them too and it was great to spend time with them

[old cumbria @cumbriaoldrural]

@oxcacs I have loved this You are so patient with the boys ❤️❤️#TikTok stars all of you ✔️✔️✔️#bullies don’t win 🏅

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Max: "In a world where you can be anything, be kind". We're proud of you Max #TradingPlaces

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Gary: "Life isn't just you. Life is bigger than what you think it is" #TradingPlaces

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Fr Liam: "We're not here for ourselves. The whole purpose of our being here is for others" #TradingPlaces